A women’s menstrual cycle is unavoidable; however most states still tax feminine hygiene products. The “Tampon Tax” is a term used to call attention to an unnecessary tax placed on products like tampons and sanitary napkins. These products still face a sales tax while other essential products like toilet paper are tax free. People against the tampon tax argue that feminine hygiene products are unavoidable necessities for women and therefore should be tax exempt.

According to data from June 2019, some states like Florida and California have already lifted the “Tampon Tax”, while 66 percent of the 50 states have yet to comply.

Non-profit organizations exist to help end the “Tampon Tax” and end period poverty. Non-profits such as “PERIOD” is a global, youth-powered non-profit that is fighting to end period poverty and period stigma through service, education, and advocacy.